Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn (Banquet Room), 3839 Don Emerson Dr, Lakeland FL 33811. Cost is $20 for members who RSVP by noon the Friday preceding the meeting; cost is $25 for members who do not submit their RSVP by noon the Friday preceding the meeting. Guests are $30. Please note that if you reserve a seating, you are responsible for payment even if you do not attend. You may assign a guest to attend in your place; guest please notify us on check-in.

The networking luncheon is normally the 4th Wednesday of each month, 2 weeks following our monthly chapter meeting at a local restaurant or business. Attendees get to promote their business with their 30 second commercial or other networking exercise – it’s a wonderful way to meet your fellow ABWA sisters and learn about their business as well as advertise yours! Silver and above sponsors get to host the networking luncheons and promote their businesses with a 20 minute presentation. Contact Sponsorship Chair with questions or to schedule your Networking Luncheon.

Part of the ABWA mission is to provide professional development opportunities for our members. Our ​Professional ​Development events, which are usually low or no charge to our members, occur approximately every quarter and feature speakers and activities designed to meet the needs of our members. These events can be anything from Using Social Media in Your Business, to Learn​ing​ Public Speaking, to Transforming Your Professional Wardrobe! Click below to learn about our upcoming Professional Development events!

If you’re a new member, come to our quarterly orientation luncheon. Get to know your fellow ABWA Sisters, Learn about our chapter and advertise your business. Lunch is included!

Our 3rd Annual Women’s Leadership Symposium provides a platform for women to learn and share the topic of Inspiration to Transformation, rise to new heights and embrace their transformation to become better leaders. Admission includes a light breakfast, lunch and an opportunity to interact with our speakers through discussions and breakout sessions.